Senior Civil Engineer - Hyperscale AI Data Centers

Jacobs; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

PE reciprocity sponsorship

Continuing education funds

Stock purchase

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer SME within the Advanced Manufacturing group to lead civil site engineering for hyperscale data center programs nationwide. You will set civil design standards, govern deliverables, mentor engineers, and drive permitting strategy to protect schedules.

The role supports a hybrid working model across the United States, with opportunities to work near Jacobs offices while delivering complex projects for AI, hyperscale, or colocation campuses.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience in large-site or mission-critical facilities.
• 8+ years leading site civil design for industrial technology campuses.
• Civil PE license active in at least one US state; willing to obtain others.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for corridor modeling and grading.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to clients and AHJs.
• Ability to coordinate with structural, MEP, and electrical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design across the full design lifecycle for hyperscale campuses.
• Direct land use entitlements and multi-agency permitting strategies.
• Mentor mid-level and junior civil engineers within the practice.
• Ensure code compliance and Jacobs quality standards on deliverables.
• Collaborate with AHJs, utility providers, and planning authorities.

Skills

Civil site design leadership

Multi-discipline collaboration

Regulatory strategy & permitting

Project leadership

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer SME within the Advanced Manufacturing group to lead civil site engineering for hyperscale data center programs nationwide. You will set civil design standards, govern deliverables, mentor engineers, and drive permitting strategy to protect schedules.

The role supports a hybrid working model across the United States, with opportunities to work near Jacobs offices while delivering complex projects for AI, hyperscale, or colocation campuses.